Childminder EY548424

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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Children settle quickly into this warm, inclusive and nurturing setting. The childminder creates a strong sense of belonging for children. For example, each child has their own tray, outdoor shoes and belongings. This supports children's independence and helps them to understand the routine. The childminder provides a calm, engaging and inclusive environment where children are able to explore, play and develop impressively across all areas of learning. The childminder uses home visits and flexible settling-in sessions to help children to feel secure from the start, this shows in their remarkable levels of confidence and self-assurance. The childminder tailors routines and care to children's individual needs. She plans a well-sequenced, ambitious and exciting curriculum that supports each child's development and prepares them for school. The childminder uses everyday activities to teach children and encourage them to explore. For example, the

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childminder explains why drinks go into an ice cooler, turning simple tasks into learning moments.

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The childminder uses a small sensory room under the stairs to offer children a quiet and calming space. This benefits all children, who use it to regulate their emotions and refocus. Children begin to develop real emotional literacy and resourcefulness, thanks in part, to this thoughtful, targeted teaching and provision. The childminder consistently promotes children's emotional well-being and positive social interactions. She models kind language, uses Makaton to support communication and encourage good manners. The childminder's expectations for children's behaviour are clear, calm and age-appropriate. She shares strategies with parents to support consistency at home. Children thrive here.

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n The childminder tailors learning experiences to children's stages and interests. She ensures that children's learning is meaningful and inclusive. This supports children to achieve positive outcomes and be well prepared for their transition to school. The care and education provided by the childminder is underpinned by strong, consistent staff practice and has a clear and positive impact on all children's learning and development. n The childminder supports children to develop their independence well. She provides a thoughtfully arranged toileting area with child-sized facilities, stools and visual prompts to build their confidence in self-care. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands, reinforcing good hygiene habits. Indoors, she provides clearly labelled and accessible resources to help children to make choices and manage routines confidently. n The childminder uses Makaton signs daily to support children's understanding

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and language development. This benefits all children, particularly those with

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14 August 2025 delays in their speech. The childminder uses everyday routines to build children's vocabulary, such as explaining when food is 'all gone', to help children to manage expectations. Her commitment to raising standards for all children in her care is impressive. n The childminder promotes children's physical development using a well- resourced garden with trampolines, climbing equipment and planting areas. She supports children to plant seeds, dig and engage in role play, enhancing their fine and gross motor skills. The childminder uses outdoor routines, such as water play and active movement, to boost children's physical health and coordination. n The childminder organises weekly outings, such as to forest school, cooking sessions, music in the park and visits to local children's centres. These activities enrich the curriculum and boost children's confidence, social skills and curiosity. The childminder adapts outings to meet each child's needs, ensuring that all

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children are included and engaged. This approach broadens children's learning and helps to prepare them for a life in modern Britain. This supports children's potential for future successes. n The childminder promotes diversity through books, circle times and celebrations, such as Eid, Diwali and Black History Month. She encourages families to share songs and stories in their home languages, helping children to develop pride in their identities. The setting respects all family types, fostering a culture of acceptance and belonging. Children feel heard and valued. n The childminder maintains strong partnerships with parents and carers. She uses regular daily updates, shared learning targets and involvement in routines and transitions to keep parents well informed. This close communication ensures continuity of care and supports children's learning. n The childminder regularly reviews practice with any assistants she works with,

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improving learning areas and support for children. She confidently refers to professionals and adapts strategies for children who may need additional support with their learning. The childminder provides ongoing training in safeguarding, curriculum and inclusion to ensure that any assistants she works with feel valued and fosters strong teamwork. She also mentors local childminders, sharing best practices. n Communication and language is a key focus of the childminder's curriculum. The childminder supports children's listening skills and language development through story time and singing sessions. She consistently engages in high- quality, responsive interactions with children. She ensures she uses thoughtful, open-ended language, extends conversations and encourages children to express themselves verbally and non-verbally. All children benefit from her multifaceted, ambitious approach to supporting their speech.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548424 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10399199 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 22 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Homerton, in the London Borough of Hackney. She operates her service Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder works with assistants. The childminder and her assistants hold relevant childcare qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 5. The childminder provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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